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16 Coconut Water Health Benefits You Need To Know About by Vicrotica(m): 5:07pm On Jun 06, 2018
Coconut water health benefits

Coconut water is the juice that is found inside a green coconut. Best drunk when the coconut is less than five months old, or the juice can become bitter. The liquid contains many healthy and natural ingredients and it has been used around the world for centuries to treat many different issues, as well as for its general health benefits. Here are just a few of the many health benefits of coconut water:


1. Strong bones and kidney stone prevention

Coconut water is rich in calcium, manganese and zinc, all of which help to keep your bones healthy and strong. Another ingredient of coconut juice is potassium which is known to help dissolve kidney stones and alkalize the urine, which helps to stop the formation of kidney stones.

2. Energy booster

If you’ve been drinking Red Bull for that extra energy boost, try switching to coconut water. It’s one of the best natural energy drinks! Coconut water will give you the instant energy you need; it’s healthy, hydrating and refreshing.

3. Regulates blood pressure

The potassium and magnesium in coconut water are very good for the cardiovascular system. It regulates the blood pressure and can reduce the danger of heart attacks.

4. Strengthens the immune system

Coconut water has antifungal, as well as antibacterial properties, which help to boost the body’s own immune system.

5. Hydrates the body

One of the most well known coconut water health benefits is hydration. The juice of a coconut is packed with exactly the same electrolytes that your body has, which makes the liquid an excellent rehydrating drink and it makes a great natural sports drink too. If after a long night out you experience morning hangover, try drinking coconut water, it will quickly hydrate your system, helping you recover easier and faster.

6. Reduces stress

This wonderful natural drink even contains the ingredients that can help to alleviate stress! Studies have shown that substances contained in the coconut juice can reduce stress and help with low levels of depression and anxiety.

7. Lowers bad cholesterol

Coconut water can help to reduce the bad cholesterol (LDL) and increase the good (HDL) in your body; studies have shown that people who drink the liquid on a regular basis suffer fewer strokes, than those who don’t drink coconut water.

8. Helps with weight loss

Many people drink coconut water instead of juice in the mornings and it has long been known for its ability to help with weight loss. It’s 99% fat free and a single serving contains only about 50 calories.

9. Improves blood circulation

Coconut water is a good source of vitamin C, protein and fibre, it will help improve your blood circulation and your heart rate.

10. Fights skin infections

Coconut water can be applied directly to the skin; the anti-fungal and anti-microbial properties of coconut water can be used to fight all kinds of skin infections and will help blemishes and acne heal faster.

11. Anti-aging

Coconut water health benefits include anti-aging. Rich in antioxidants and various nutrients, coconut water has strong anti-aging properties, it balances PH levels in the body, making tissues stronger and hydrating the entire system.


Known by some as the ‘water of life’, it contains many of the nutrients and minerals needed to maintain healthy cardiovascular system, muscles, nervous and immune systems.


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